Lomeshaye Junior School
Nelson, BB9 7SY · Lancashire · primary school
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75th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 1,144 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lomeshaye Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 352 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from infant to junior school?
What Ofsted said about Lomeshaye Junior School
Overview
Lomeshaye Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy, safe and well cared for." Leaders maintain "high ambitions for all pupils," fostering a "strong" culture of learning where students strive to achieve well and behave with compassion.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," with knowledge "clearly organised in a logical order" to help pupils "know more and remember more."
- Reading is "at the heart of the school’s curriculum," with effective support for those who struggle and a clear "love of reading" among pupils.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely support and "achieve well across the different subject areas."
- Staff feel "appreciated and valued," describing training from leaders as "‘inspirational’" and noting that workload is supported.
- The governing body "knows the school well" and supports leaders to improve the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- In "a few lessons," staff do not choose the "most appropriate pedagogical approaches," meaning some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure teachers design learning that meets the needs of all pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "robust procedures" in place and staff receiving regular training to ensure they are vigilant and report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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